Topic: Depression
silly's photo
Wed 08/19/09 11:47 AM
How do u help someone who is in a depression state and won't talk to u?tears

Dan99's photo
Wed 08/19/09 11:49 AM
If its someone online...you dont.

franshade's photo
Wed 08/19/09 11:50 AM
give them some room
wait for them to ask for help
letting them know you are there for them when they are ready to share

good luck

robert1652's photo
Wed 08/19/09 11:50 AM

How do u help someone who is in a depression state and won't talk to u?tears

anthsm22's photo
Wed 08/19/09 11:50 AM

How do u help someone who is in a depression state and won't talk to u?tears

To get them to talk to you, you use reverse psychology and then once they start talking then you can go back to normal nurturing or tough love. BUT if they are Bi-polar.....no chance till they are ready on their own!!!

no photo
Wed 08/19/09 11:50 AM
Leave them alone........they need time to cry and wallow in their blankets.

silly's photo
Wed 08/19/09 11:51 AM

If its someone online...you dont.



not anyone on line.I know this person very well

hereformore's photo
Wed 08/19/09 11:53 AM
Does the person in question recognize that they are depressed? Sometimes people don't even know it. Perhaps you could find literature that points out the symptoms of depression and tell them you would like to help them if they want it.

no photo
Wed 08/19/09 11:53 AM
Whatever you do........dont leave a newspaper clipping on clinical trials for depression on their doorstep.

This in turn will make them want to punch you hard!noway

silly's photo
Wed 08/19/09 11:53 AM


How do u help someone who is in a depression state and won't talk to u?tears

To get them to talk to you, you use reverse psychology and then once they start talking then you can go back to normal nurturing or tough love. BUT if they are Bi-polar.....no chance till they are ready on their own!!!


not bi=polar.losing his job,is making him this way.company is closing

AGoodGuy1026's photo
Wed 08/19/09 11:55 AM


If its someone online...you dont.



not anyone on line.I know this person very well


maybe just go sit with them... not to talk, just to be there... maybe bring some food with you, chances are they may not have been eating a lot...

franshade's photo
Wed 08/19/09 11:57 AM



How do u help someone who is in a depression state and won't talk to u?tears

To get them to talk to you, you use reverse psychology and then once they start talking then you can go back to normal nurturing or tough love. BUT if they are Bi-polar.....no chance till they are ready on their own!!!


not bi=polar.losing his job,is making him this way.company is closing


sounds pretty reasonable to me

give him space, allow him to get himself in order, offer assistance but don't force your wanting to help him down his throat.

we all seek when we are ready not when help is offered.


hereformore's photo
Wed 08/19/09 11:57 AM
I believe depression is partially defined as a persistant feeling of hopelessness...keyword being persistant. Maybe he is just having a set back and trying to get his mind around the changes in his life.

silly's photo
Wed 08/19/09 12:05 PM




How do u help someone who is in a depression state and won't talk to u?tears

To get them to talk to you, you use reverse psychology and then once they start talking then you can go back to normal nurturing or tough love. BUT if they are Bi-polar.....no chance till they are ready on their own!!!


not bi=polar.losing his job,is making him this way.company is closing


sounds pretty reasonable to me

give him space, allow him to get himself in order, offer assistance but don't force your wanting to help him down his throat.

we all seek when we are ready not when help is offered.

he knows that I am always there for him and when he is ready we will talk.

no photo
Wed 08/19/09 12:11 PM

How do u help someone who is in a depression state and won't talk to u?tears
Introduce them to Mingle2